2025 Lexus GX in a Nutshell
The Lexus GX has long been the sidekick of the larger and more luxurious LX, and it has fulfilled that role for over 20 years now. Following a (very) lengthy production run of the second-generation 150-Series model, the redesigned version made its world premiere in 2023. However, for its third generation, the GX has undergone a somewhat rugged makeover.
No longer merely a shrunken LX, the new GX goes for a boxier and old-school look. With that, there’s now more distinction between the truck-based Lexus SUVs, which is a welcome change. Based on the 250-Series Toyota Land Cruiser (or Land Cruiser Prado in most parts of the world), there are six trims to choose from, all of which use the same engine.
That said, the GX has always been the Land Cruiser Prado’s more prim-and-proper brother. Of course, the benefit of that is that the GX also has the Prado’s capabilities. If there’s any proof of that, just look at all the Land Cruisers of all shapes and sizes used by humanitarian organizations.
2025 Lexus GX Lease Deals for November
Right now, the GX can be leased for $839 a month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing. This is for the GX 550 Premium, which serves as the starting point for said SUV. Additionally, the listed rate is for a low-mileage term, which is capped at 10,000 miles per year, totaling 30,000 miles over the leasing period.
At the moment, there are no lease deals for the 2026 GX available on the automaker’s official website. Do note that there is a charge of $0.25 per mile for those who exceed 10,000 miles.
2025 Lexus GX Highlights
There’s no shortage of versions of GX to choose from these days. It starts off with the Premium and Premium +, with the latter getting a power tailgate, a 360-degree camera, and heated second-row outboard seats.
Move up to the Luxury, and it gains massaging front seats, semi-aniline leather seats, and 22-inch alloys. The Luxury + adds a Mark Levinson 21-speaker sound system, panoramic glass roof, and power extending running boards.
As for the off-road-oriented Overtrail, it shod those low-profile 22-inch wheels for 18-inchers wrapped in all-terrain tires. It also benefits from the Electronic Kinetic Dynamis Suspension System, as well as a rear differential locker. Lastly, the Overtrail+ gets most of the features included in the Luxury and Luxury+.
The Premium, Premium+, Luxury, and Luxury+ models all feature three-row seating as standard. The Overtrail and Overtrail + models are strictly five-seaters only. However, regardless of trim, all GXs are powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. Permanent four-wheel drive is standard.
Final Thoughts
A question that some might ask is why choose the GX over the Land Cruiser. We say there’s one very compelling reason to go for the Lexus, and that’s its twin-turbo V6. The Land Cruiser is only available with a turbocharged four-cylinder straight from the Tacoma and 4Runner, and the V6 provides a healthy boost to give you greater reserves of power on or off-road.
At the same time, it’s got a plush interior, a comfortable ride, decent road manners, and heaps of off-road capability. For those looking to retire their 200-Series Land Cruiser but are unwilling to shell out for the LX, the GX is something they should check out.
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